Prior to everything falling apart, Magenta was the one who encouraged me to develop a connection with Ares. It was all pleasant and cheerful until he ruthlessly betrayed me.

"I do not support him, but come to think of it. Ares stated that he will not allow you to end the mating; do you genuinely believe you can fight him and emerge victorious? It's literally a futile fight."

"Thank you so much for the pep talk. Didn't know how much I needed it," I say with a snort of sarcasm. ...